HoneyGrass is one of the hottest new bluegrass acts to come out of Ontario in recent years. In addition to offering a comedic element to their shows, HoneyGrass at once have a respect for tradition and a willingness to explore new areas of contemporary bluegrass. Their highly energetic and entertaining shows strike a balance between originals, traditional and contemporary bluegrass, and "bluegrassified" old country and bluesy numbers. They resist being pegged into any specific area of the genre, preferring to forge their own identity.

HoneyGrass originated in the summer of 2005 when two of the founding members met at a bluegrass festival in northern Ontario. They have since forged their musical identity in an ever expanding circle of concerts, events, and festivals. They showcased at the 2007 International Bluegrass Music Association's "World of Bluegrass" conference in Nashville, and won the "Most Promising Band" of the year award at the 2007 Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards (CCBA). They received three CCBA nominations in 2008 and again in 2009. Their debut CD "She's Running Wild" was released in June 2008 and received a very favourable review in the December 2008 issue of Bluegrass Unlimited. For the past three years in a row, HoneyGrass has also contributed original work to the award winning "North to Ontario" compilation CDs, which receive extensive international airplay. They have been playing at major festivals and concerts all over Ontario and New York State.

HoneyGrass is: Marie Gustafson – mandolin, lead and harmony vocals Karen May – upright bass, lead and harmony vocals Bill Stewart – guitar, harmony vocals Ray Winterstein – banjo

Visit them at: www.honeygrass.com

RANDY MORRISON & the FLATT RIVER BAND

This newly formed band is no newcomer to bluegrass music in Ontario. The band is made up of experienced players centred around Randy Morrison, an award winning Fiddle/Mandolin player who first came on the scene with the band "Bruce County" in the 1980's, and subsequently played many years with Graham Townsend, Charlie Pride and others. The lead singing is done by Richard Dugal, formerly of the band "Clean Sweep". Legendary "Cody" banjo player, Larry Millar is joined by Martin Chapman to round out the band on standup bass.

Fiddle, Mandolin and vocals- Randy Morrison
Banjo,vocals- Larry Miller
Guitar, vocals-Richard Dugal
Bass-Martin Chapman

BLUEGRASS REVELATION

Bluegrass Revelation was formed in 2008 by its leader, Ray La Marche, who was judged in 2007 as the USA National Best Male Fiddle Entertainer,the first and only Canadian to have won this title. B/R is beginning to become a band to watch with its' members representing over 150 years accumulated experience in bluegrass music. B/R is equally at home producing hard driving instrumentals as well as sweet harmony vocals. B/R plays acoustic bluegrass utilizing a single microphone duplicating the ealy years of bluegrass performances. B/R has played on legion,church,theatre and community stages and is now ready and looking forward to the opportuity to play on the bluegrass festival stage. SECONDAY CONTACT INFO - Ed Healy H 705-326-9755 B 705-325-2746

Fiddle - Ray La Marche 705-454-9644
Rhythm Guitar,Lead,Baritone - Frank Kelly
Lead Guitar,Lead,Tenor/Baritone - Ed Healy
Mandolin,Lead,High Tenor - Pat Fitzsimmons
Double Bass - Fred Carroll
Banjo - Jerry Mitchell